Respiratory Care Specialist- RT or RN

10000 Sanford; Minot (ND); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking a respiratory care professional to deliver assessments, therapies, and education for cardiopulmonary patients. Responsibilities include treating patients in home, hospital, and clinic settings and collaborating with a healthcare team.

The role requires RT or RN licensure in the practicing state, BLS certification, and potential NBRC credentials. A valid driver’s license is also required. This is a full-time position with rotating on-call duties and a 40-hour week.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in respiratory care from an accredited program.
• Current Respiratory Therapist (RT) or Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the practice state; multistate licensure if applicable.
• BLS certification is required.
• RTs may need NBRC credentials (RRT/CRT) and active NBRC status.
• Active driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess individuals to prevent, detect, monitor and manage disease related to cardiopulmonary health.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to impact cardiopulmonary health and overall status.
• Educate patients to promote preventative care and self-management.
• Work with patients in home, hospital and clinic settings as needed.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to manage patient care; may include on-call shifts.

Skills

Respiratory care

BLS Certification

Patient assessment

Education

Associate degree in respiratory care

RN licensure (state)

BLS certification

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world‑class health care in America’s heartland.

Work Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Compensation: Union Position: No Department Details This position is full‑time 40 hours a week working 8AM-5PM Monday-Friday. This position has rotating on‑call. On‑call may also land on a holiday, otherwise no regular scheduled weekends or holidays required.

Summary Required to deliver assessment, therapeutic intervention and education for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders or associated complications.

Job Description Assess individuals to prevent, detect, monitor and manage disease and complications. Provide therapeutic interventions to directly impact cardiopulmonary health, as well as overall health status according to established goals and interdisciplinary care plans.

Provide education to promote preventative care, self‑management, enhanced cardiopulmonary health and quality of life. Perform regular assessments of patients and the equipment they use. Offer treatment suggestions based on the analysis of the patient. Work with patients in their home, hospital and clinic environments depending on patient needs. Work as part of a team of physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with patient home respiratory therapy. May be required to work on call shifts on a rotating basis.

Must possess a thorough knowledge and understanding of all procedures, indications, contraindications and hazards involved in respiratory care, as well as knowledge of equipment utilized in the department. Demonstrate the knowledge required to utilize computers for patient documentation and data gathering for quality care. Required to complete orientations, competency validations and other in‑service as required by the department and medical center.

We are looking for employees who want to GROW THE GOOD with us. It takes all of us to make a difference.

Qualifications Associate degree in respiratory care from an accredited respiratory care program or in nursing required. Graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program preferred, including, but not limited to, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA). Currently holds a Respiratory Therapy (RT) or Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state(s) where the practice is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure when applicable. Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is required. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. If a licensed RT, must possess Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credentials as attained through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and maintain active status according to NBRC credentialing requirements. Licensed RNs must possess licensure through the applicable state Board of Nursing (BON). Active Driver’s License is required.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill.

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world‑class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties.

Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.

Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies.

The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.